Introducing Ambrym
While Vanuatu’s southern islands are called paradise, you could easily think Ambrym was the devil’s playground. Craig Cove is a sad mix of concrete buildings by a rocky bay where fishermen clean their fish, and the cargo boat Saraika lies half-submerged and rusting. By contrast, the people are fabulous, and as you travel south or north the landscape opens up. There are hot springs, attractive villages and a grand choice of kastom (traditional) activities as well as the trek to volcano territory.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Vanuatu questions
by sgardner 13 August 2011
I've just been to Tanna for 4 days. I stayed in a bungalow (Banyan Castle) which is about 2-3 km from the volcano. It was a back to basic…
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RE: highlights of vanuatu
by Laszlo 28 July 2011
I'd rate Santo as the single best outer island, it offers pretty much everything. The other most popular island is Tanna, but it's way…
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RE: Vanuatu- Best islands for traditional culture?
by Laszlo 22 June 2011
Tanna, Santo and Pentecost On Malekula, traditional dress is only worn for special occassions. Ambrym is similar.
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